Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- adj. Tending to produce or aggravate acne.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- adj. Tending to produce acne, i.e. comedones
- n. A substance that tends to produce acne, such as by clogging pores on the skin
Etymologies
Examples
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To keep these physical symptoms from getting worse, Dr. Jakubowicz suggests a common sense skin routine: Drink lots of water, wear sunscreen and only use make-up with phrases like "non-comedogenic" and "non-acne-forming."
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“Bill Cosby used to make me laugh back in the early 70s, but now he is entirely non-comedogenic.”
Regretsy – A store announcement from Bella’s Beauty and More
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Use oil-free, non-comedogenic cosmetics and moisturizers.
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And, glominerals is allergy sensitive, non-comedogenic, anti-inflammatory and cruelty free.
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If pimples are a concern, look for a moisturizer that is non-comedogenic (does not cause pimples).
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Customers regularly turn to the company for paraben-free and non-comedogenic moisturizers.
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All items are fragrance free, non-comedogenic (does not block pores), provide stabilized broad spectrum protection and are supplemented by antioxidant/anti-aging vitamins.
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Face Prep, an innovative new type of primer, is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and is infused with film-former and anti-caking agents that create a temporary barrier on the skin to ensure instant smoothness.
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Kinerase daily cleaner is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic and for all skin types.
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Apply a natural non-comedogenic moisturizer to keep skin hydrated.
reesetee commented on the word comedogenic
Pamelad, that's exactly what I think when I come across this word!
February 26, 2007
pamelad commented on the word comedogenic
Amuses you as it blocks your pores.
February 26, 2007